*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                           Asian Black Bean Sauce
 
 Recipe By     : Sun-Sentinel  (4-11-96)
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Asian                            Beans
                 Sauces
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      tbsp          peanut oil
    2      tbsp          fermented black beans -- rinsed and drained
    1      tbsp          garlic -- minced
      1/2  c             chicken broth
    1      tbsp          soy sauce
    2      tbsp          rice wine
    1      tsp           sugar
    1 1/2  tsp           cornstarch
 
 Heat a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, the black
 beans and garlic. Stir-fry about 12 seconds. Add the rest of the ingredients
 and stir-fry about 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
 Makes about 3/4 cup sauce.
 
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 Serving Ideas : Serve with poultry, fish or veggies.
 
 NOTES : Black beans and rice wine and readily available in Asian markets and
 some supermarkets.
 You may substitute dry white vermouth for the rice wine.

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